24 C.F.R. § 574.420
§ 574.420 Cooperation. (24 CFR Part 574)
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(a) The grantee shall agree, and shall ensure that each project sponsor agrees, to cooperate and coordinate in providing assistance under this part with the agencies of the relevant State and local governments responsible for services in the area served by the grantee for eligible persons and other public and private organizations and agencies providing services for such eligible persons. (b) A grantee that is a State shall obtain the approval of the unit of general local government in which a project is to be located before entering into a contract with a project sponsor to carry out an activity authorized under this part. (c) A grantee that is a city receiving a formula allocation for an EMSA shall coordinate with other units of general local government located within the metropolitan statistical area to address needs within that area.
Section 574.420 establishes cooperation and coordination obligations for grantees receiving federal housing assistance funds under 24 CFR Part 574. Grantees—and the project sponsors they work with—must actively coordinate with relevant state and local government agencies as well as other public and private organizations that serve eligible persons in the area. When a grantee is a state, it must secure local government approval before contracting with a project sponsor, and when a grantee is a city receiving a formula allocation for an Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (EMSA), it must coordinate with other local governments across that metropolitan area to address regional needs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers participating in projects funded under 24 CFR Part 574 § 574.420 should be aware that their project sponsors are contractually bound to cooperate with state and local agencies and other service organizations. Compliant operators generally maintain open communication channels with the relevant government bodies and community organizations serving eligible persons in their area. If the grantee overseeing a project is a state entity, operators can expect that local government approval will be a prerequisite before any project contract is executed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Eligible persons seeking assistance under programs governed by 24 CFR Part 574 § 574.420 benefit from a framework that requires grantees and project sponsors to coordinate with local agencies and service organizations on their behalf. If coordination appears to be lacking—for example, if services seem disconnected or approvals appear to have been bypassed—tenants and eligible persons can raise concerns with the relevant local rent board, housing authority, or HUD field office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with federal housing programs can also help individuals understand what coordination obligations apply in their area and what general enforcement paths may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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